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Posted on: Sunday, September 21, 2008

Obituaries

The Advertiser publishes obituaries about people of interest to its readers as a free public service. Obituaries may be submitted by mortuaries or, with proof of death, by individuals in writing. Fax 525-8037 or write to Obituaries Editor, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Include a contact name and phone number. We reserve the right to edit for form, style and newsworthiness. Date of publication cannot be guaranteed. To publish paid death notices, call the classified ads department at 521-9111.

LORENZO FERNANDEZ ACIO, 84, of Honolulu, died Sept. 4, 2008. Born in Lanao, Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Retired Weyerhauser bailer operator with 23 years of service. Survived by wife, Felisa; daughters, Marylou Soriano, Buenaflor Argana and Elyrose Rufo; sons, Edymor "Eddie," George, Reynold "Rey," Robert and Leonard "Len"; 22 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lilia and Gloria; brothers, Franklin, Burgos and Roger. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church; Mass 9:45 a.m.; graveside service 11 a.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park.

ANDREA AZCUETA AGDEPPA, 94, of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 9, 2008. Born in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by daughters, Amelita "Amy" Azcueta Villanueva and Maria Stauffer; son, Rudolfo "Rudy"; brothers, Ignacio and Bernardinao Azcueta; sisters, Teresita Ilustrisimo and Leonor Azcueta; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Norman's Mortuary; service 7:30 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at Christ The King Catholic Church; Mass 9:30 a.m. Burial 10:30 a.m. at Maui Memorial Park.

DOREEN LEINAALA AKAU, 56, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 12, 2008. Born in Papa'aloa, Hawai'i. An administration manager for Business Services Hawaii. Survived by husband, Clifford; son, Donovan; daughter, Kehaulani; four grandchildren; sisters, Christina "Tina" Salvador, Momi Diego and Mary Bona; brothers, Rodolfo and Herman Cabatu; stepmother, Pacita Cabating-Cabatic; stepbrothers, Aljune and Atanael Soria. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church; Mass 10 a.m.; burial 11:15 a.m. at Mauna Kea Memorial Park (Kaieie Homestead Road, Papa'ikou). Casual attire.

FELIPE "PHIL" ARINCORAYAN, 73, of Mililani, died Sept. 16, 2008. Born in Kealia, Kaua'i. Retired educational assistant for Mililani High School; a surveyor at Hawaiian Dredging and R.M. Towill. Survived by wife, Barbara "Bobbie"; son, Derrick; daughter, Tammy Castro; sister, Maria Amaral; four grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Miliani Mortuary Makai Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Apostle & Evangelist Catholic Church; Mass 9:30 a.m.; burial 11 a.m. at Mililani Memorial Park. Casual attire.

GERRY P. BATOON SR., 41, of Lana'i City, Lana'i, died Aug. 31, 2008. Born in Southern Cotabato, Philippines. Four Seasons Hotel engineer. Survived by parents, Christie and Leonida; sons, Gerry Batoon Jr. and Alika Kaniho Batoon; daughters, Danielle Batoon, Gazzele Kaniho Batoon and Kiana Kaniho Batoon; brother, Aurelio "Sonny" and Alexander "Alex"; sister, Clarita "Clare." Visitation 3 p.m. Friday at Lana'i Recreation Center; service 6 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at Sacred Hearts Church, Lana'i; Mass 10 a.m.; burial at Lana'i Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

JERRY BORRO, 81, of Honolulu, died Sept. 14, 2008. Born in New York. A golf pro; previous president of Masonic Lodge; U.S. Army veteran. Survived by wife, Emily; daughter, Jan Tongg; sons, Hank and Edward Schroeder; sister, Mary McGorey; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson. Service 7 a.m. Saturday at Ala Wai driving range, 404 Kapahulu Ave. No flowers. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

FRANK COSTA BRUM, 87, of 'Aiea, died Sept. 7, 2008. Born in Hanama'ulu, Kaua'i. Retired Tripler Army Medical Center boilermaker with 40 years of service. Survived by wife, Winifred; sons, Wesley, Harold and Douglas; daughter Jeri Tolentino; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Henry and William; sister, Theresa. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

SHIRLEY "KEHAU" KEHAULANI KAALEKAHI CHOY FOO, 68, of Waimanalo, died Sept. 14, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A retired food packer for Hawaii Food Products. Survived by husband, Rodney "Pake"; sons, Rodney "Suki" Jr., Roger, Ron, Randy and Reginald "Hamma" Choy Foo, and Richard Kaalekahi; brothers, Roger "Champie" II and Reginald Kaalekahi; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Aloha attire. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

ROBERT "BOB" "MR. C." JAMES COGSWELL, 67, of Pearl City, died Sept. 8, 2008. Born in Baltimore, Md. U.S. Navy veteran; retired Honolulu Police Department detective with 25 years of service. Survived by son, Andrew Keoni. Visitation 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery. Aloha attire.

TRINIDAD PAAT CORTEZ, 82, of Honolulu, died Sept. 6, 2008. Born in Paitan, Sual, Pangasinan, Philippines. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Eufemio "Jun" Jr. and Virgilio "Gil"; daughters, Carol Hernandez and Ludy Quero; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Mount Catholic Church; Mass 10:30 a.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Mililani Mortuary.

FELIPE "IPE" RUARO DOMINGO SR., 73, of Honolulu, died Aug. 28, 2008. Born in Laoag City, Philippines. DF Builders Engineering Corp. laborer. Survived by wife, Salvacion "Salve"; son, Felipe "Bobot" Jr.; daughters, Maricel Taylan, Susan Bald and Sonia Ramos; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Quirino; sisters, Encarnacion Carlos, Juliana Villanueva, Margarita Fernando and Sophia Pascua. Visitation 5:30 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Kalihi; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 10:45 a.m.; graveside service noon at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

LUCILLE K. FARINAS, 74, of Honolulu, died Sept. 14, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A theatre manager. Survived by hanai sister, Sharlene Smythe; hanai daughter, Nicole Smythe; brother, Ivan Farinas; sisters, M. Leilani Monroe and Lillian Farinas; a hanai granddaughter. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

HIDEMI "PAT" HAYAKAWA, 86, of Honolulu, died Sept. 6, 2008. Born in Wahiawa. Retired passenger service manager for Pan American Airways and customs agent. Survived by wife, Doris; son, James; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; sister, Betty Hayashi. Private service held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

PETER ABRAHAM HELSHAM, 80, of Honolulu, died Aug. 31, 2008. Born in Fatuia, Samoa. An assistant engineer retired from Western Samoa Electric. Survived by daughter, Yvonne; son, Peter Jr.; hanai daughter, Tala Gelinster; 29 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Norman, George, Arthur, Peter and Paul; sisters, Patricia Yandall, Marie Silva, Elizabeth Garner, Lika Mamea and Pearl Felix. Visitation 10 a.m. Thursday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11 a.m.; graveside service to be held in Samoa. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

BLANCHE HEW, 82, of Kula, Maui, died Sept. 18, 2008. Born in Kula. Retired dietary specialist for Kula Hospital. Survived by sons, Richard Ogle; sisters, Beth Kittilstved and Jeanette Pang; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Episcopal Church, Kula; service 11 a.m.; burial to follow at St. John's Episcopal Cemetery. Arrangements by Ballard Family Mortuary.

YOKO HIRAMATSU IWANAGA, 73, of Honolulu, died Sept. 6, 2008. Born in Osaka, Japan. A cosmetic consultant for Naris. Survived by sons, James and Edward; two grandchildren. Private 49-day service to be held. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

LEONARD PAUL JABER, 61, of Honolulu, died Sept. 16, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Director of development at Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health, Hawaii Centers for Independent Living, American Lung Association of Hawaii, Bishop Museum and Damien Memorial School. Survived by daughter, Jenifer; father, Carl; brothers, Carl, Calvin and Clayton; sister, Carol Lothringer. Visitation 5 to 6 p.m. Monday at University Catholic Center (formerly Newman Center Parish) at University of Hawai'i-Manoa; eulogy 6 p.m.; Mass 6:30 p.m.; reception to follow. Aloha attire. No flowers. Donations to Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure or Cancer Research Center of Hawaii. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

ALFRED HAROLD JOHNSON, 75, of Hau'ula, died Sept. 9, 2008. Born in Tacoma, Wash. A retired journeyman machinist and carpenter at Coco Joe's. Survived by wife, Betty Jean; son Todd; brother, Robert. Visitation 1:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday at The Jehovah's Witnesses Kaaawa Congregation Kingdom Hall; service 3 p.m. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

FRANCIS K. KAKINAMI, 80, of Honolulu, died Sept. 3, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Owner of and lab technician at Hawaii Dental Lab. Survived by wife, Doreen; sons, Aaron and Jason; daughter, Joy Nojo; six grandchildren; brother, David Kahawaii Jr. Private service held. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

ELIZABETH ESTHER KAM, 83, of Wai'anae, died Aug. 29, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired Kapiolani Hospital and Poha'i Nani Retirement Center registered nurse. Survived by husband, William "Pops"; sons, William Jr., Wallace and Warren; daughter, Elizabeth Ajifu; 10 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brother, Kimo Wong. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Friday at Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary; service 11:30 a.m.; graveside service 1 p.m. at Hawai'i State Veterans Cemetery.

SYLVESTER "PAPA K" KILIWELIU KAMAKA IKI ALI'I PA'AKAULA KAMOA KAMOA KEPILINO, 79, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Aug. 26, 2008. Born in Honolulu. An internationally known lomi lomi practitioner and teacher. Survived by wife, Rebecca Avery; sons, Justin Avery and Eric Taylor; daughters, Christin Avery and Kika Nixon; alaka'i, Joe Sunderland; a grandson. Celebration of life 2 p.m. Saturday at Community of Christ Church, Hilo. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

JOSEPH SANFORD KINYONE, 64, of Honolulu, died Feb. 2, 2008. Raised near River Street; paddler for Waikiki Surf Club. Survived by sons, Joseph Kinyone Jr. and Kevin Ho; daughter, Noella; brothers, David and Herman Menza; sisters, Lucille Menza, Lani Prince and Genevieve Kinyone; three grandchildren. Scattering of ashes to be held off Waikiki and in the Moloka'i Channel. Share memories: www.mountainviewtacoma.com.

ELIZABETH LOUISE FLORES KISTER, 89, of Honolulu., died Sept. 16, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by son, Melvin "Kimo" Nakapa'ahu; daughters, Sandy Nakapa'ahu-Cavaco and Wendy Nakapa'ahu; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Julia Tsugawa. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 7 p.m. Private inurnment. Aloha attire.

OLIVIA G. KRUSE, 98, of Kailua, died Sept. 15, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A homemaker. Survived by sons, Howard, Roy and George Kruse and Roy Gomes; daughter, Geraldine "Tootsie" Kothgassner; 19 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Correia, Hilda Silva and Caroline Kuret. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church; Mass 11:30 a.m.; graveside service 2:30 p.m. at Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

WALTER K. KURAHARA, 81, of Wailuku, Maui, died Aug. 30, 2008. Born in Pa'ia, Maui. Retired pharmacy purchasing director for St. Mary Hospital; retired merchant marine. Survived by former wife, Theresea Muller Kurahara; daughter, Laurie Herrell; brother, Arthur; three grandchildren. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Family Mortuary; service 6:30 p.m.; cremation to follow. Scattering of ashes at a later date.

JOHN LUCAS JR., 91, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 12, 2008. Born in Hilo. A retired proofreader for the Hawaii Tribune Herald. Survived by sister, Helen Cann; sisters-in-law, Cecilia, Mildren and Lois Lucas; caregiver, Rafaela DeJesus. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Dodo Mortuary Chapel; service 7 p.m. Visitation also 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Hilo; Mass 10:30 a.m.; burial to follow at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. No flowers. Casual attire.

GENICHI MASUMOTOYA, 93, of Honolulu, died Sept. 11, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A federal retiree who served with the 100th Infantry Battalion. Survived by wife, Flora; nephews and nieces. Private service held. No flowers. No koden (monetary gifts). Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

BERNICE "AUNTY BEA" KAIEIE KELIIHOOMALU McKEAGUE, 64, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 5, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A retired licensed practical nurse; trustee on the board of the State Council of Hawaiian Churches and member of Hale O Na Alii. Survived by daughters, Kanoelehua Keanaaina and Sonnette "Mahealani" Dayton; son, Darryl; brother, Jerome Keliihoomalu; sisters, Caroline Keliihoomalu and Charlotte "Cookie" Keliihoomalu-Alapai; 10 grandchildren; great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Haili Congregational Church; celebration of life 10 a.m. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

CAROL MEANS, 57, died Sept 6, 2008. Born in Honolulu. 1968 graduate of Roosevelt High School, University of Hawai'i alumna, and homemaker fond of travel. Survived by husband, Randy; children, Kimberly, Douglas and Todd; mother, Chiyoko; brother, Alan. Service held at Bishop Museum. No flowers. Donations to World Wildlife Fund or one of her favorite charities.

ELAINE SEU YIN NG, 79, of Honolulu, died Sept. 17, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A retired credit supervisor for a collections agency. Survived by sons, Michael K.S. and Stephen K.S.; brothers, Edwin and Clarence Liu; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Hawaiian Memorial Park Mortuary.

GLENN WONG ORTEGA, 36, of Honolulu, died Sept. 18, 2008. Born in Honolulu. A lending associate with General Motors Acceptance Corp., Residential Funding Group. Survived by mother, Mila Wong-Arlett; father, Leo Esteban; stepmother, Marissa Dela-Vega; brother, Leo "LJ" Jr.; hanai brother, Jim Hartman; sister, Gaylene; grandmother, Emma Duldulao. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Blessed Sacrament Church; rosary 6:30 p.m., service 7 p.m. Visitation also 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday at the church; Mass 9 a.m.; scattering of ashes 11 a.m. at the Elks Club, Waikiki. No flowers. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

MATSUSHIGE OSHIRO, 94, of Pearl City, died Sept. 10, 2008. Born in 'Ewa. Retired cook. Survived by son, Nobuhiro; daughter, Patsy Iha; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Stanley; sisters, Helen Kawahara, Betty Arakawa and Sally Takamori. Private service held. No monetary gifts. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

Rev. JOHN "JACK" RIELLY, S.M., 82, died Sept. 14, 2008. Former chaplain and teacher at Chaminade University and Saint Louis School; pastor at Saint Anthony Church, Wailuku, Maui. Survived by brother, William; sisters, Rose Rielly Romelfanger, Mary Rielly and Sister Patricia Rielly. Visitation 10 a.m. Saturday at Queen of Apostles Church, 4911 Moorpark Ave., San Jose, Calif.; Mass 11 a.m. Burial 11 a.m. Monday at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 22555 Cristo Rey Drive, Los Altos, Calif.

RICHARD ROBERT ROMANSKI, 74, of Pepe'ekeo, Hawai'i, died Sept. 12, 2008. Born in Newark, N.J. Retired bus depot master. Survived by companion, Sandra Berson; sons, Richard Jr. and Michael, and Anthony and Gabriel Berson; daughters, Margaret Stroehlein, Carole Serach, Elizabeth Vryoff, Julie Vella, and Angelica Berson; sisters, Diane and Delores Florres; two grandchildren. Graveside urn committal service noon Friday at East Hawai'i Veterans Cemetery No. 2. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

ALICE DOLORES SHERBATY, 78, of Pahoa, Hawai'i, died Aug. 12, 2008. Born in Detroit, Mich. A volunteer for Hilo Medical Center and Pahoa Library. Survived by son, William Hulyk; daughter, Cynthia Pawlaczyk; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Visitation 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall in Kea'au, Hawai'i. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Homelani Memorial Park & Crematory.

EDITH SHIZUE FUNAYAMA SHIGEMURA, 77, of Harbor City, Calif., formerly of Pearl City, Hawai'i, died Sept. 14, 2008. Born in Wailuku, Maui. Survived by son, Roy; sisters, Thelma Hamada, Nancy Nagata and Florence Wakabayashi; two grandchildren. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary; service 10:30 a.m.; burial 1 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Aloha attire.

SHIZUO TAKAHASHI, 88, of Kahului, Maui, died Sept. 15, 2008. Born in Keahua, Maui. Retired Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Co. foreman. Survived by wife, Setsuko; sons, Leslie and Brian; daughter, Joyce; brothers, Shigeru, George and Robert; sisters, Janice Chong and Patsy Murakam; five grandchildren. Private service held. Arrangements by Nakamura Mortuary.

GEORGE Y. TAKETA, 90, of Hilo, Hawai'i, died Aug. 29, 2008. Born in Hilo. A retired equipment installer for the former Hawaiian Telephone Co. Survived by sons, Patrick, Gregg and Lance; sisters, Setsuko Yamagata and Taeko Mukawa; brothers, Tadao and Shozo; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary donations). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

CARL MICHAEL TANIBE, 49, of Honolulu, died Sept. 11, 2008. Born in Phoenix, Ariz. A real estate broker for Associated Financial Profiles Inc. Survived by sons, Adam and Daniel; father, Patrick; mother, Lynette; brother, Craig; grandmother, Dorothy. Visitation 4 to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 at St. Alban's Chapel, 'Iolani School; service 5 p.m. No flowers. Casual attire. Arrangements by Nuuanu Memorial Park & Mortuary.

MICHAEL O. THOMPSON died Sept. 17, 2008. Survived by wife, Wilma; sons, James and John; mother, Mabel Chock; sister, Leonis Karratti. No service. Arrangements by Hosoi Garden Mortuary.

CARL SPENCER WEISBROD, 69, of Honolulu, died Aug. 29, 2008. Born in Pomona, Calif. A psychologist, hyprotherapist and entrepreneur. Survived by son, Ron Peters; brother, Bud Weisbrod; sister, Mary Aiana. Private service. Arrangements by Ultimate Cremation Services of Hawai'i.

RUTH MUI WINCHESTER, 86, of Honolulu, died Sept. 11, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Survived by sons, Gary and James; daughters, Sybil Blythe, Caroldean Mansfield and Denicia Trinidad; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Visitation 9 a.m. Saturday at Borthwick Mortuary Mauka Chapel; service 10 a.m.; burial 3 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park.

WILLIAM "GUILLERMO AND POP" EUGENE WELDON, 58, of Kaimuki, died Sept. 12, 2008. Born in Los Angeles. An artist/carver. Survived by wife, Susan Rinaldi-Weldon; children, Malcolm I, Christopher, Mallory and Malcolm II; four grandchildren; father, William; mother, Ramona Sloan; hanai tutu, Maelani Wilcox; brothers, George and Charlie Hachmeister and Isaac Cope; sisters, Mona Harrison, Juanita Quan and Robin Weldon-Cope. Celebration of life on Nov. 1.; site to be determined. Donations to Hospice Hawai'i. Arrangements by Borthwick Mortuary.

KIKUO "BAKU" YOKOTA, 82, of Pahala, Hawai'i, died Sept. 12, 2008. Born in Pahala. A retired parts supplyman for Ka'u Agribusiness Co. Survived by daughter, Lois; son, Kenneth; sister, Aiko Fukunaga; four grandchildren. Private service held. No koden (monetary donations). Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

OWEN KAZUO YONEJI, 72, of Lihu'e, Kaua'i, died Sept. 12, 2008. Born in Kapa'a, Kaua'i. Retired U.S. Air Force personnel systems management technician; retired manager of Yoneji Enterprises. Survived by wife, Charlene; daughter, Mary; brother Neil; one grandson. Private service held. Arrangements by Kaua'i Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home.

ANTHONY "TONY" C. YRIZARRY, 73, of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, died July 25, 2008. Born in Honolulu. Retired State Department Foreign Service civil attache; U.S. Navy veteran. Survived by wife, Mercedes "Tete"; daughter, Lisa Marie; son, Christopher; grandchild, Sarah; sister, Shirley Mendez. Service held. Cremation.